David in Dallas Loc: Dallas, Texas, USA

Edinburgh, Scotland – St. Giles’ Cathedral, Part 2, the Stained Glass, Organ, and Thistle Chapel

St Giles’ Cathedral, the High Kirk of Edinburgh positioned at the heart of the Scottish capital. St Giles’ was founded in 1124, and in the 16th century became the focal point of the Scottish Reformation. The church is regarded as the Mother Church of World Presbyterianism and welcomes visitors from all corners of the globe. The current building was begun in the 14th century and extended until the early 16th century; significant alterations were undertaken in the 19th and 20th centuries, including the addition of the Thistle Chapel.

The Stained Glass Windows


DSC_0121.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr


DSC_0123.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr


DSC_0128.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr


DSC_0129.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr


DSC_0130.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr


DSC_0132.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr


DSC_0144ax.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr


DSC_0146ax.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr (this is my favorite)


DSC_0152.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr

The Organ

DSC_0127.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr


DSC_0138.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr


DSC_0163.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr


DSC_0149.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr

The Thistle Chapel

DSC_0159.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr


DSC_0154.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr


DSC_0155.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr


DSC_0158.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr

Don’t forget to check Part 1, which has the Exterior and Interior Structure Views. Link to Part 1:
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-665294-1.html#11584498

DJphoto Loc: SF Bay Area

Beautiful stained glass and organ. Photographing stained glass is a real challenge and your photos of it are outstanding.

David in Dallas Loc: Dallas, Texas, USA

Thanks, DJ.

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

David in Dallas Loc: Dallas, Texas, USA

Thanks for the thumbs, Longshadow. I'm pleased you liked them.

jaymatt Loc: Alexandria, Indiana

Ditto to the part one comment. Your pipe organ photos here are most impressive!

phlash46 Loc: Westchester County, New York

Very, very well done! The best of the Royal Mile.

David in Dallas Loc: Dallas, Texas, USA

Thanks, Jay. I photograph organs everywhere I go. Some come out well, others not so much (access and lighting involved).

David in Dallas Loc: Dallas, Texas, USA

Thank you very much. We did cover the street between the cathedral and the castle. Maybe later some of that.